Dwayne Johnson: The Franchise Troubleshooter James Andrews May 24, 2017 Analysis, Features, Spotlight Dwayne Johnson is the new David Hasselhoff. No, he’s not launching a singing career in Germany, but taking on The Hoff’s iconic role as Mitch Buchanan in the action-comedy big screen reboot of Baywatch....
Guy Ritchie: Revolutionary? Naomi Soanes May 19, 2017 Features, Spotlight When we think of Guy Ritchie movies, what springs to mind? "Dags," caravans and, most likely, dead bodies being devoured by pigs. When a relatively unknown Ritchie burst onto the British film scene in 1998...
How Luke Evans Became Everyone’s Favourite Bad Boy Carmen Paddock March 15, 2017 Analysis, Features, Spotlight "In 10 years, I'd love to live near the sea, in a warmer climate. I could see myself with three dogs ... and it'd be great to share them with someone else." For someone with such idyllic goals, Welsh actor...
How Dane DeHaan Mastered The Low-Budget Drama Naomi Soanes February 24, 2017 Analysis, Features, Spotlight By now you've probably seen the trailer for A Cure for Wellness, a movie that could easily turn out to be the most bizarre of 2017. It’s a far cry from the usual spiel for director Gore Verbinski,...
Pablo Larraín: Bringing Edge to the Period Biopic Nick Evan-Cook January 19, 2017 Analysis, Features, Spotlight Chile is not all lovely wine, productive copper mines, and functional yet attractive attacking football - in recent years its diverse, powerful and cultured arthouse cinema industry has enjoyed a strong and...
The Rise and Rise of Chris Pratt Naomi Soanes December 22, 2016 Features, Spotlight How did Chris Pratt transition so smoothly from the schlubby Andy Dwyer to the hunky Hollywood hero we know today? We have at least one theory: abs. First things first – a philosophical question to start...
Adam Driver: From Soldier to Sith Lord Ellena Zellhuber-McMillan November 24, 2016 Analysis, Features, Spotlight Adam Driver is an actor we just keep seeing more of. Ever since his breakout role in Lena Dunham’s Girls, Driver has quietly been gracing our screens in many different roles, culminating in his blockbuster...
The Perks of Being the Wallflower: Logan Lerman Naomi Soanes November 17, 2016 Analysis, Features, Spotlight What’s the first film that springs to mind when you say the name Logan Lerman? Percy Jackson? Maybe even The Perks of Being a Wallflower? But for some, this name wouldn’t strike any recognition at all....
Derek Cianfrance’s Flawed Epics Kambole Campbell November 3, 2016 Analysis, Features, Spotlight Derek Cianfrance’s highly anticipated The Light Between Oceans has finally been released, and it's somewhat disappointing. Even having never heard of the novel, it was easy to get excited by the big names...
Jane Goldman: A Kick-Ass, First Class Screenwriter David Brake September 29, 2016 Analysis, Features, Spotlight “I think that’s the joy of fantasy: the unpredictability. If the rules of the world don’t apply, what a fun playground to play in. You want to do things that are really out there, because otherwise...
New Hollywood’s Provocateur: The Highs and Lows of Brian De Palma Eddie Falvey September 21, 2016 Analysis, Features, Spotlight Despite often being talked about as a great director, it’s fair to say that Brian De Palma is also a controversial one whose greatness occasionally requires reconsideration and qualification. Few would argue...
Spotlight: Viggo Mortensen Joni Blyth September 9, 2016 Analysis, Features, Spotlight “The McDonald’s french fry is unbelievable. When you bite into it, you think: It’s so tasty, it can’t be real. As soon as it gets cold, it turns to lard and flubble. I mean, have you ever tried to eat...
Spotlight: Key and Peele Joni Blyth July 14, 2016 Analysis, Features, Spotlight Chances are, you should have come across Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele by now. Even if you’ve never had a friend burst in to show you one of the fantastic sketches from their eponymous show, you may...
Once Upon A Dream – The Rise of Elle Fanning Patrick Taylor July 5, 2016 Analysis, Features, Spotlight For one still so young, Elle Fanning's career has been prolific. Having only recently turned 18, Dakota’s younger sister has already racked up 30 movie credits, as well as nine TV appearances. She’s...
The Sci-Fi Sensibilities of Duncan Jones Kambole Campbell May 31, 2016 Analysis, Features, Spotlight Duncan Jones knows how to work within his means. Probably the most popular director that you’ve never heard of, Jones has built a strong cult following through his acclaimed sci-fi features Moon and Source...